Karen Eubank

Karen is a senior columnist at Candy’s Media and has been writing stories since she could hold a crayon. She is a globe-trotting, history-loving eternal optimist who would find it impossible to live well without dogs, Tex-Mex, and dark chocolate. She covers luxury properties and historic preservation for Candys Dirt.

Charming Lakewood Cottage Renovation Gets it Completely Right

By Karen Eubank / April 8, 2016 /

I’ve been telling you how hard it is to find homes in the $400,000 to $599,000 price range that are not pending, active, or under contract, and that knock my socks off. Well, not only are my socks off, but I’m running barefoot through the grass right for this charming Lakewood cottage at 6706 Vada,…

Fort Worth Dream Home Overlooking Colonial Country Club Course Comes in Under Par for Perfection

By Karen Eubank / April 7, 2016 /

How would you like to watch one of the world’s top golfers sink a winning putt from your bedroom? This Fort Worth dream home is not only in the perfect location for that, it places at the top of the leaderboard in style. Just wait until you see inside this home fit for a PGA…

Modern Masterpiece in Caruth Haven Goes Green for LEED Gold

By Karen Eubank / April 4, 2016 /

Sustainability is not a word generally associated with luxury homes, but one local architect has been challenging that for some time. Tom Reisenbichler puts the gorgeous in green. His modern masterpiece at 3501 Caruth Boulevard in University Park has received LEED Gold designation and was just listed by Deanne Brock with Allie Beth Allman & Associates…

Staging to Sell: What Every Agent Should Know

By Karen Eubank / April 1, 2016 /

What is the going rate for a staging consultation? What does it cost to stage a vacant property? What updates will bring a seller the best return on investment? Should a Realtor stage their own properties? Realtors, investors, and builders can learn a lot from the Staging to Sell: What Every Agent Should Know class…

A Friday Five Hundred That Isn’t Pending is Hard to Find, Notes Karen Eubank

By Karen Eubank / April 1, 2016 /

Every week I troll Realtor.com and NTREIS, where current listings are posted in the MLS, and look for great homes. Before you pull out the tiny violin, let me tell you something — you already know there’s low inventory for buyers. Guess what? That means there’s low inventory for writers. Our market is so hot…